Future Talent Podcast Series

In this compelling keynote episode of the Future Talent Podcast, we welcome Steve Cadigan , renowned talent strategist, LinkedIn’s first Chief HR Officer, and author of Workquake. Steve presents a thought-provoking analysis of the seismic shifts reshaping the world of work and talent development.  As organisations grapple with rapid change, evolving employee expectations, and the rise of new indus...

In this episode we are honoured to have Robert Ross , a distinguished Senior Lecturer at the School of Computing at #TUDublin join us. Robert is also an investigator at the SFI funded ADAPT Centre and a Co applicant leader in the Precision ALS project, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in machine learning and #AI.     Throughout the episode, Robert shares his extensive expertise in app...

In this episode, our expert panelists explore the evolving landscape of AI, discussing its impact on learning, industry and the essential skills required for the future.    Our panel features a diverse group of thought leaders. Dr Dympna O'Sullivan , Academic lead at the Digital Futures Research Hub, TU Dublin. With a PhD in AI, Dympna provides insights into the current and future demands for AI r...

In this episode we dive into Navigating Education 5.0: Learning in the Age of AI, featuring an outstanding panel of experts who bring a wealth of knowledge and insight into the transformative power of #artificialintelligence in education and training.    Our distinguished guests include Seamus McGrath , the Public Sector Lead at IBM Consulting, who discusses IBM’s. pivotal shift towards integratin...

In this episode, we are joined by Richie Jones , a seasoned technologist with over 20 years of experience in financial services and technology services. Ritchie, currently serving as Principal Enterprise Technologist at #Amazon Web Services, shares his insights on the dynamic and evolving landscape of #ArtificialIntelligence.   An alumnus of TU Dublin , Ritchie shares his reflections on AI’s promi...

COMING SOON:  TU Dublin’s Enterprise Academy  brings you a future-focused podcast series showcasing learning channels enterprises can engage today to empower current employees and futureproof the talent pipeline of tomorrow. Some topics explored in this second series include:  AI in the Workplace  to understand how #AI is automating tasks, enhancing productivity and reshaping job roles. Learning w...

In this episode, we learn how organisations are building a skills-based strategy for the recruitment and retention of key talent.   Joining us to discuss this topic today: Greta Stahl , Senior Director, Organisational Learning and Development, Workday    Podcast producer & host: Dr Dee Duffy , Senior Talent Development Partner, TU Dublin:   Want to build your future talent pipeline? Contact Te...

In this episode, we explore a skills-first approach to talent recruitment and development.  Kate O'Sullivan, Senior Director of EU Public Policy and the Economic Graph at LinkedIn, explains the benefits to organisations and society more broadly in moving to a skills-first strategy. This is where companies hire and promote talent based on their skills rather than their job title or what school...

In this episode, you will hear how one academic with her ear to the ground around the growth of Ireland's brewing and distilling industry, was afforded the opportunity to conduct research through the HEA-funded Convene project to explore how academia could support this booming sector.   While we may often have an informed hunch or intuition that there might be a need for a new education progra...

In this episode, we explore the benefits of Enterprise Challenges within universities. University colleagues explain how learners benefit from seeing how things work in practice and gaining real-world work experience. Meanwhile, industry partners share how their organisations benefit from students’ fresh perspectives, fresh ideas, and energetic brainstorming sessions.   Joining us to discuss this...

In this episode, we tackle the big question of generative AI and try to gauge how these technologies are impacting Higher Education and businesses now, and into the future. Joining us to discuss this topic today: Barbara Whelan , Head of Education, Microsoft Ireland Amy Awad , Senior AI Consultant, EY Dr Robert Ross , Senior Lecturer, School of Computer Science, TU Dublin, and Funded Investigator,...

In this episode, we aim to demystify university accreditation, and answer the question, “How does a Higher Education qualification differ from the ever-growing pool of courses and content available online?” Joining us to discuss this topic today: Dr Claire McAvinia , Academic Developer, Technological University Dublin Dr Colin Hughes , Head of Technological University Dublin’s Graduate Business Sc...

This episode is all about authentic assessment – what they are, examples of them, and how learners can apply them in their career development.  Joining us to discuss this topic today: Dr Claire McBride , Convene Project Lead and Head of the Enterprise Academy Dr Lucia Walsh , Sustainability Education Lead at Technological University Dublin Siobhán Smith , Marketing Director, Expleo Group Liam Cron...

In this episode, we ask the question, “What are soft skills?” Does the term soft skills even do them justice? And we will raise the critical issue of evaluating soft skills – Yes, most of us will be familiar with the ubiquitous phrase “what gets measured gets managed” but are managers measuring and more importantly rewarding these skills? and likewise, are educators recognising and assessing these...

COMING SOON: Technological University Dublin' s Enterprise Academy brings you a future-focused podcast series showcasing learning channels enterprises can engage today to empower current employees and futureproof the talent pipeline of tomorrow. Want to find out more about how TU Dublin's Enterprise Academy can support your learning needs? Book a call with our team today. Email: enterprise...